Statistics on social inclusion for ethnocultural groups in Canada: New products and selected results on the evolution of education among racialized groups, 2006 to 2021
According to recent data from Statistics Canada, educational attainment among racialized immigrants is at an all-time high. The 2021 Census showed that roughly 46% of racialized immigrants across Canada had at least a bachelor’s degree. Among these, 41.5% had been admitted to Canada before 2011 and 55.8% had arrived between 2011 and 2021. Racialized…Read More
The expansion and changing characteristics of the Provincial Nominee Program
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), established across Canadian provinces (excluding Quebec) and territories from 1998 to 2005, has transformed economic immigration in Canada. The program’s goal is to redistribute immigrants beyond major cities to address regional labour needs. As of 2023, the program accounted for 40% of all economic immigrants. By contrast, the Federal…Read More
Essential but unprotected: Migrant farmworkers in Canada
This policy brief from the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration & Integration discusses the crucial role of migrant farmworkers in Canada’s agricultural sector. Despite their importance, these workers aren’t sufficiently protected by current laws. Migrant workers, who made up about 25% of the agricultural workforce in 2022, face restricted mobility and rights due…Read More
Research Snapshot: Perspectives of second-generation Canadians
This Century Initiative study captures the experiences and attitudes of second-generation Canadians aged 18 to 40 years with at least one immigrant parent. The Canadians surveyed placed significant emphasis on the importance of preserving their ethnic and religious identities. It was clear that they had strong connections to their cultural heritage alongside their Canadian…Read More
Defining and measuring the gig economy using survey data
This Statistics Canada report aims to shed light on the gig economy by defining—and estimating the number of people participating in—gig work, digital platform employment, and dependent self-employment. From October to December 2022, an average of 871,000 Canadians (aged 15 to 69 years) held a main job that fell into the gig work category.…Read More
How lowering the number of non-permanent residents will impact Canada’s economy
This RBC economics report explores the potential impacts of reducing the number of non-permanent residents in Canada. The federal government has announced plans to decrease the number of non-permanent residents. Annual targets have yet to be determined, but preliminary information implies that the starting goal will be to decrease their count by 20% over…Read More
In Motion & Momentum+: Building Resilience, Hope and Sustainable FuturesIn Motion & Momentum+: Building Resilience, Hope and Sustainable Futures
This Future Skills Centre report evaluates the preliminary outcomes of In Motion & Momentum+ (IM&M+), a career readiness program offered by the Canadian Career Development Foundation. IM&M+ aims to enhance foundational skills and leverage strengths to help job seekers overcome barriers to employment. The program was developed to provide a participant-centred approach that fills…Read More
Toronto’s Housing Crisis: When Immigration and Housing Policies Don’t Align
Canada’s housing market is posing significant challenges for immigrants and temporary migrants. The situation in Toronto, as highlighted in this study, is particularly problematic. The authors point out that the government’s goal to welcome up to 500,000 permanent residents and one million temporary migrants every year intensifies the pressure on urban housing supplies. The…Read More
The Construction Industry: Key to Solving the Housing Crisis
The authors explain that the construction industry in Canada, particularly in Quebec, plays a vital role in tackling the housing crisis. Unfortunately, the industry is facing significant challenges, such as rising costs, labour shortages, and competition from non-residential sectors. The authors report that strong population growth has led to increased demand, soaring property values,…Read More
The continued impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic: Variations in the economic integration of new immigrants
The report discusses the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on economic outcomes for new immigrants to Canada, comparing results for those who arrived in 2019 versus those who arrived in 2020. Immigrants admitted in 2019 experienced a drop in their median entry wage, a reversal from the consistent increases of previous years. In comparison,…Read More